The federal deficit will be an estimated 1.6 trillion dollars this year (2011.) This is added to our $14 trillion dollar debt, approximately equal to our annual GDP.
As many nations in Europe, such as Greece, are suffering social unrest due to national debt issues, it's important that American citizens stay well informed about American spending.
The budget tables provided by the White House are not enough. We need more details on how and where our money is spent.